The Safe Space Podcast

David Sr., founder of NW Safe, and Gary Reynolds, Delivery and Install Lead, discuss the Byrna Launcher. They explore what it is, why NW Safe decided to introduce it, and the pros and cons of this less-lethal self-defense tool. 0:48: What kind of feedback have you heard from friends, family, or even law enforcement about carrying a Byrna? 3:40: What made you choose the Byrna over other self-protec...

Learn about ultra-secure models like the TXTL-60X6, often used by residential customers to protect high-value items. Explore what to consider when choosing between electronic and mechanical locks. Discover the most common regrets customers have.  Safe Space Episode 11 dives into some of the most common questions we encounter.

Jeff Snope is Northwest Safe’s Master Safe Technician—and a lifelong member of the NW Safe family. He graduated top of his class from Universal Technical Institute (UTI), earning his ASE Master Certification. (An ASE Certification signifies that an automotive technician has demonstrated expertise in all areas of vehicle repair by passing a series of ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certificatio...

Jonathan Ingalls, our personal NW safe rep and the Western region representative for Liberty Safe Company, joined us on episode nine of Safe Space. We've been an official Liberty for nearly 40 years, and so we've gone through a few reps over the last few decades. It’s an honor to have our current representative on the podcast to get first-hand insights into Liberty and his experiences wi...

Customers often underestimate the space needed for a safe or forget to clear a path, making delivery difficult; securing pets and measuring diagonal clearance inside closets are key. The team shared stories of heavy and complex installs—including hidden rooms, pulley systems, and moving 8,000-pound safes—emphasizing that skill, teamwork, and the right tools matter more than brute strength, and whi...

Special guest Conner Elhard joins Kael Johnson and David Ballestrasse on Episode 7 to discuss what to know about today’s house fires, where’s the best place to install a safe if you’re worried about fire, and more! Episode 6 Discussion Questions 1:56: How did you go from firefighting to owning a safe company? 4:47: Why Bozeman? What made you want to open up a northwest safe branch there? 8:50: Do...

Are commercial safes just for businesses (nope), do you really need to bolt down a 1,000 pound gun safe, which big-box store sells the best gun safe and more! Episode 5 Discussion Questions 01:21: Are fire ratings just a marketing scam? 13:59: If you had to choose a big box store to buy a gun safe from, who would you choose? 19:52: Should companies stop calling anything under 12 gauge steel a gun...